Business Analyst / Project Manager (PM/BA)
Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced and versatile Business Analyst / Project Manager (PM/BA) Hybrid to lead and manage the delivery of complex business initiatives across the full project lifecycle. The ideal candidate will bring a unique blend of business analysis and project management expertise, with a proven ability to elicit requirements, manage delivery teams, and ensure stakeholder satisfaction. This role demands a hands-on professional who can drive both strategic alignment and tactical execution. Key Responsibilities:
Business Analysis:
- Conduct in-depth requirements elicitation through stakeholder interviews, workshops, and document analysis.
- Facilitate and lead requirements workshops with cross-functional teams.
- Create and maintain high-quality documentation including Business Requirements Documents (BRDs), Functional Specifications , and User Stories .
- Collaborate with technical and business stakeholders to ensure clear understanding of business goals and solutions.
- Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) by developing test cases, coordinating test efforts, and managing defect triaging.
- Develop and maintain project plans , including timelines, milestones, dependencies, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Perform resource planning and allocation to ensure optimal delivery.
- Monitor and control project scope, budget, and schedule to deliver initiatives on time and within budget.
- Manage delivery of end-to-end solutions , coordinating between business, technical, and third-party teams.
- Provide regular status updates and stakeholder reporting to ensure transparency and alignment.
- 10+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, with proven expertise in business requirements gathering and stakeholder management.
- 5+ years of experience in a Project Management role, ideally in hybrid Agile/Waterfall environments.
- Strong experience in running workshops , eliciting requirements , and producing professional documentation (BRDs, user stories, functional specs).
- Solid knowledge of UAT planning and execution , including test case development and stakeholder coordination.
- Demonstrated ability to manage project delivery , balancing scope, time, and resources.
- Strong planning and organizational skills , with experience in resource and delivery management .
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience using tools such as JIRA, Confluence, MS Project, Trello , or equivalent.
- PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile certification (e.g., CSM, PMI-ACP) is a strong advantage.
- Experience across multiple industries or domains.
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Experience working in Agile, Scrum, or hybrid methodologies.
Experience:
- 10+ years of experience in Business Analysis, including requirements gathering, documentation, and stakeholder engagement.
- 5+ years of experience in Project Management, leading end-to-end project delivery in cross-functional environments.
- Proven experience managing both business and technical projects, preferably in fast-paced or enterprise-level environments.
- Demonstrated success in managing multiple stakeholders and balancing competing priorities.
Business Analysis:
- Strong requirements elicitation techniques (interviews, workshops, process mapping, etc.)
- Experience writing Business Requirements Documents (BRDs), Functional Specifications, and User Stories.
- Solid understanding of business process modeling and process improvement.
- Experience facilitating and documenting workshops with business and technical stakeholders.
- Familiarity with creating test scenarios and supporting User Acceptance Testing (UAT) .
- Proficiency in project planning, resource allocation, and risk management.
- Experience in managing timelines, budgets, and scope across full project lifecycles.
- Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and external vendors to ensure timely delivery.
- Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall methodologies; hybrid project delivery models.
- Experience using JIRA, Confluence, MS Project, Trello, Asana , or similar tools.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio).
- Understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC).
- PMP (Project Management Professional)
- PRINCE2 Practitioner
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent Agile certification
- CBAP (Certified Business Analysis Professional) or PMI-PBA
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to work with technical and non-technical audiences.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Analytical mindset with a problem-solving attitude.
- Ability to work independently and take initiative.
- Comfortable managing ambiguity and driving clarity.
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